Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons)
Wrexham University
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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3 Years

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Why choose this course?This honours degree has been designed for the automotive industry in response to the shortfall of mechanical engineers. It is for those who have a strong interest in mechanical engineering and a clear desire to develop their knowledge and skills in automotive engineering.The course fully explores the engineering, design, analysis and development of modern cars using various race cars as support for teaching. It also puts emphasis on learning transferable skills applicable ...Read more

Why choose this course?This honours degree has been designed for the automotive industry in response to the shortfall of mechanical engineers. It is for those who have a strong interest in mechanical engineering and a clear desire to develop their knowledge and skills in automotive engineering.The course fully explores the engineering, design, analysis and development of modern cars using various race cars as support for teaching. It also puts emphasis on learning transferable skills applicable to many other industries.You can also choose to study this course with a foundation year BEng Hons Automotive Engineering (with foundation year) UCAS Code: H331 Key Course FeaturesYou will:- Have access to a specialist motorsport workshop as well as an industry-standard production workshop to gain experience in using machinery.  - Have the opportunity to work on various continuously evolving projects. Current projects involve: single seater bike powered race car, Westfield SEi, Renault 5 RWD Electric, Toyota Auris hybrid amongst many others) * subject to change. Students are also currently running a Formula Student team.  - Be studying at one of two education providers in the UK that are official Catia Certification centres, meaning that students are able to gain Catia Certification in addition to their degree studies. (*Students are required to pay a Certification fee of £50). 

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WUSCA ranking:
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These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
17/101
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
130th
Mechanical Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 89 = 11% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
11%
Employment rate
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80%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mechanical Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Mechanical Engineering graduate salary
£25,000
What students say
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lokesh
27 Feb 24

The campus and facilities offered make it a good place to study. The atmosphere and lecturers are very..Read more

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Wesley
06 Nov 23

It is a very good location to be lots around to do plenty of walks and activities the support that I have received in my course has been substantial and helped me get onto doing..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

96 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:0,M:45,P:0 Grades / Points required

AS:

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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM - DMM Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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96-112 UCAS Tariff points

96-112 UCAS Tariff points

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96-112 UCAS Tariff points

Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.

96-112 UCAS Tariff points

Accepted as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.

96-112 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates

96-112 UCAS Tariff points

Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff requirement. Where GCSE Maths, English and/or Science are required these must be at O4 or above.

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Accepted as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff point requirement.

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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Wrexham University
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Wrexham Campus Mold Road Wrexham LL11 2AW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Wrexham General  0.2 miles away

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